Prof. Dr. Keck: Future Vision for anti-ageing ingredients
Prof Dr Cornelia M. Keck, Professor for Pharmaceuticals, University of Marburg talks about future visions for anti-ageing ingredients.
Research
Stölzle: For the touch of luxury in glass packaging
At Luxe Pack Monaco, Etienne Gruyez, Managing Director Head of Perfumery & Cosmetics at Stoelzle Masnières is presenting the latest launches. Stölzle is one of the leading suppliers of premium and luxury containers for the worldwide Perfumery & Cosmetics glass business market. The Group relies on its consistent service and support in all aspects of product development to its customers.
Clariant opens new personal care laboratory in Japan
Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, has opened a new laboratory in Tokyo dedicated to supporting Japan’s Personal Care industry. Located inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute (TIRI) in Tokyo’s central business district, the new laboratory offers local customers easy access to technical facilities and expertise to boost their research and development … Read more
Andrew McDougall (Mintel): Consumer Trust in the Beauty Industry
Andrew McDougall, Global Beauty Analyst at Mintel, explains the results of Mintel’s study on consumer trust in the beauty industry
Aïmara Coupet: Make-up for darker skin – a challenge?
Aïmara Coupet, Make-up Expert, Brown Skin Specialist and Product Development & Marketing Consultant from Paris explains why it is not enough to extend colour cosmetics lines if you want to meet the real needs of brown skin.
Fiormarkets Report on Global Lip Care Products Market 2017
The research study titled Lip Care Products evaluates the potential, performance, capacity, interpretation, acceptance, and benefits of the Lip Care Products market in the world. The report provides the study of the Lip Care Products market including preferred structure. The research study covers considerable analysis of various industry segments based on the applications type, product … Read more
Gattefossé and Cytoo investigate effects of screen-emitted light on skin
Artificial visible light is everywhere in our modern life. Our mode of social communication confronts us with screens of all kinds and their use is on the rise. In order to discover the potential consequences of such an environment on skin health, Gattefossé initiated a two-year investigation with Cytoo to determine the direct effects of … Read more
N. Micallef (Euromonitor) Global Beauty Trends
Nicholas Micallef, Beauty and Personal Care Analyst at Euromonitor, talks about current global market developments and current trends.
Top Downloads in September: Consumer trust, inspiring ideas & thickening shampoos
Find out about COSSMA readers’ favourites in September: Learn more about how beauty brands can build up consumer trust. Get information on the natural cosmetics market on the up-coming conference in Berlin. Download an interesting sample formulation for a thickening shampoo with extra care. Find out how the cosmetics team at DSM develops inspiring ideas.
Shiseido succeeds in in vivo visualization of dermal capillaries
Shiseido has succeeded in visualizing microvasculature in dermis regions, which is not visible to the naked eye. This was done with the help of the latest imaging technology that uses light waves, without causing damage to the skin. Furthermore, by using this newly developed visualizing technology, the company has discovered malformation of vascular plexuses in … Read more
Luxe Pack: Celebrating packaging
COSSMA’s exclusive preview highlights a selection of product launches to be expected at this year’s 30th Luxe Pack in Monaco from October 2–4, 470 exhibitors from 29 countries will be at the show presenting innovations in packaging, materials, usages, and technologies. In addition, 36 new exhibitors will be presenting innovations including metal stickers, perfumed ceramics, … Read more
Deadline Friday, Sep. 29: Market Survey Packaging in COSSMA
The COSSMA market survey "Packaging Providers for the Personal Care & Home Care industry" will be published in November 2017.. In order to ensure that your company is featured , just complete the form on the COSSMA website by Sep 29 at the very latest. It goes without saying that your Basic Entry in the editorial … Read more
Dr Christina Zech: Cutting-edge pencil perfection
What are the latest market trends? And what solutions does Faber-Castell Cosmetics suggest as an answer to prospective future trends? Dr Christina Zech, Managing Director at Faber-Castell Cosmetics in Stein/Nuremberg, Germany, answers these and other questions in her interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss.
Feeling the power of nature
Actiscrub physical exfoliants from Lipotec offer a wide variety of naturally-sourced exfoliants to be used as an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic microbeads. Read details in the article in COSSMA 7-8/2017. How exfoliants work Exfoliants are made from particles which scrub the skin through a mechanical action. This mechanical action helps to stimulate cell renewal … Read more
CPL Aromas invests into R&D Centres
The global fragrance-only fragrance house, CPL Aromas, has launched a £1 million scientific research centre in Northamptonshire. The CPL Aromas Research & Development (R&D) Centre is situated in Ironstone Way, Brixworth, near Northampton. In addition to the Brixworth facility, the Group has created a similar R&D Centre in Indonesia, as part of a recent £2 … Read more
Dr John Bell (J&J): Flash Cosmetics Pitch
Dr John Bell, VP, R&D External Innovation at Johnson & Johnson talks about the Flash Cosmetics Pitch and the company’s latest innovations.
The challenge of proving claims
Cosmetic claims are a complex topic. Which ones are legal and when do they go too far? Read more in our COSSMA interview with Dr Gerd Mildau, Head of the Cosmetics Central Laboratory, Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Office (CVUA) in Karlsruhe, Germany. COSSMA: How did the product-testing organisation Stiftung Warentest come to the conclusion that … Read more
Givaudan Active Beauty with a new Expertise Center
According to physicist & mathematician Freeman Dyson “The great advances in science usually result from new tools rather than from new doctrines”. Givaudan Active Beauty has inaugurated in Pomacle, France, its new Skin Expertise Technical Center designed to further accelerate cosmetic research and development projects. This 100 square meters biology platform combines genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, … Read more
Are silicones good or bad?
The presented facts about silicones attempt to balance a debate that focuses on exploiting the label ‘free from’ and on myths about the properties of cosmetic ingredients. Trend "Silicone-Free" The trend to market ‘silicone-free’ products is growing. But why is it that we suddenly want to replace tried and tested substances? After all, the truth … Read more
Élie Papiernik: Innovative Designs & Packaging Trends
Élie Papiernik, Design Director and Managing Partner at the design agency Centdegrés talks about innovative designs and packaging trends